The “Taking Care of Business” Podcast
Episode 17
Angela Boyers is the new superintendent at the Buffalo National River. On the episode of the taking care of business, we get to meet Angela and talk a little bit about her experience with the park service across the nation, and what brings her back to the Buffalo River.
The latest economic impact data indicated that the Buffalo National River contributed over $78.4 million dollars in economic output to our region in 2022. We are blessed in Harrison to be the “Gateway to the Buffalo River”.
Gateway to The Buffalo with Angela Boyers
Episode 16
Cheryl Keymer joins us at the chamber to talk about the Lair~Turner School of Business at North Arkansas College. We also talk about the integration of life skills and the local business community into the classroom at North Arkansas College for a well-rounded educational experience right here in Harrison, Arkansas.
Cheryl Keymer on Lair Turner School of Business
Episode 15
Entrepreneurship & Mountain Biking with Kris Anderson
On this episode of the Taking Care of Business Podcast, Kris Anderson, owner of Psych Bike in Harrison. He notes the excitement of the newly-formed 5-county youth mountain biking club that came about from his counseling and therapy work which he enjoyed doing outside of an office. The business has grown fast and now sells bicycles and cycling gear of all kinds.
Episode 14
Chamber of Commerce Week with Chamber Chair Jim Holland
On this episode of the Taking Care of Business Podcast, Jim Holland, President of Phillips Media and the 2023 Chamber Board Chair, is featured talking about Chamber of Commerce week and his year leading the Chamber. He emphasizes the four-year plus – and ongoing – transition for the Chamber's focus to economic and workforce development, and the support he and the Chamber have received from the community as a whole.
Episode 13
Eggs and Issues Preview with Casey Scribner
On this episode of the Taking Care of Business Podcast, Casey Scribner of Casey Scribner State Farm Insurance. The business is the sponsor of the October 19, 2023 Eggs & Issues Breakfast with Boone County’s state senators and representatives. Casey relates the value of his two-year old and growing agency giving back to the community, with a focus on education and high school athletics.
Episode 12
Harvest Homecoming Preview with Carrie Richter
On this episode of the Taking Care of Business Podcast, Carrie Richter, president of the Harrison Farmers and Artisans Market, discusses the 2023 Harvest Homecoming on October 7th. The 39th annual event held on the Boone County Courthouse Square has 128 booths, from kids programs, to a costumed dog parade, to numerous crafts, a pie-eating contest, and the high school jazz band…something for everyone.
Episode 11
Arkansas State Chamber + Biz Work Shop with Trish Villines
On this episode of the Taking Care of Business Podcast, Trish Villines, the Executive Director for the Arkansas Institute for Performance Excellence at the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce joins us to talk about the upcoming AR Biz Assist Luncheon in Harrison. Trish and Wilson talk about some of their common connections through the state chamber and the Governor's Quality Award, as well as some lessons learned by Trish through this grant and the Biz Assist workshops the state chamber is coordinating around the state with local panelists.
Episode 10
NARMC + Donation to Harrison High School with Delbert McCutcheon
On this episode of the Taking Care of Business Podcast, Delbert McCutcheon, the Director of Employee Education at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center joins us to talk about the recent donation to Harrison High School for their CNA Program. Delbert has been in healthcare education for 20+ years and was nominated by the state as an Outstanding Nurse Educator for 2023. Delbert and Wilson talk about workforce development and growing the talent pipeline for healthcare in our region with hands on experience and real equipment in the high school that the hospital has furnished.
Episode 9
Celebrating 30 Years with Hospice of the Hills with Scott & Sandra
On this episode of the Taking Care of Business Podcast, Sandra Johnson and Scott Tennyson, both longtime Board members of Hospice of the Hills, discuss the thirty-year history of the community’s first hospice program and the significant contribution it provides and remind listeners of this year’s fundraising campaign, “$30 is Worthy.”
Episode 8
Harrison School District + WorkKeys with Susan Gilley
On this episode of the Taking Care of Business podcast Susan Gilley, the Executive Director in charge of Federal Programs and Instructional Technology at Harrison School District, joins Wilson to discuss the WorkKeys assessment and the National Career Readiness Certificate. Developed by ACT Workforce Solutions, the WorkKeys assessments are set to transform the measurement of foundation skills essential for workplace success. Unlike conventional assessments focusing solely on reading and writing, WorkKeys stands out by evaluating a comprehensive range of both hard and soft skills that hold significance across various professions and industries.
Episode 7
The Federal Reserve with Matuschka Lindo Briggs
On this episode of the Taking Care of Business podcast Matuschka Lindo Briggs joins Wilson to discuss the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the Arkansas Economy, and her job as the senior vice president and regional executive as she travels across the state of Arkansas.
Episode 6
Boone County Leadership Preview with Karlea & Landon
On this episode of the Taking Care of Business podcast Karlea Newberry (Signature Bank) and Landon Curtis (Anstaff Bank) are both alumni of the Boone County Leadership Institute. On this episode they discuss meaningful moments in the program and advice for businesses and future leaders to make the most of community connections.
Episode 5
Business in Arkansas + AEDC in Harrison with Clint O’Neal
On this episode of the Taking Care of Business podcast Clint O'Neal joins Wilson to discuss the Arkansas Economic Development Commission mission and vision and share advice for how Arkansans can be a positive ambassador for our state.
Harrison was proud to have been chosen as the location for the bimonthly meeting of the Arkansas Economic Development Council and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) on June 8th. The Arkansas Economic Development Council is a Governor-appointed 16 member advisory Council for the AEDC.
Episode 4
Volunteerism + Kindness with Ruby Kate Chitsey
On this episode of the Taking Care of Business podcast Ruby Kate Chitsey joins Wilson to discuss her new book "Kindness is my Hobby" and the inspiration behind her work with Three Wishes for Ruby's Residents.
Episode 3
May WIN Update with Emilee Tucker
On this episode of the Taking Care of Business podcast Emilee Tucker joins Wilson to discuss education and the workforce initiative network in the Harrison Region.
Emilee Tucker is the Career and Technical Education Coordinator for the OUR Cooperative that serves our surrounding 16 school districts and 21 schools. Emilee talks about her travels across the districts this semester with virtual reality career exploration tools, implementing and sharing resources from her professional development, and how business and education are working together through the Chamber and the Cooperative to better equip and serve our future workforce.
Episode 2
Boone County Library Update with Ginger Shoenenberger
Wilson Marseilles, Vice President of the Harrison Chamber visits with Ginger Shoenenberger, Director of the Boone County Library during National Library week.
We talk about resources for families and children at the library, different programs, and how Ginger has been leading and driving culture at the Boone County Library. "I want people to feel comfortable, this is a place where they can come (and learn)... Knowledge is power and if we want to grow up our next generation, they have to be able to read." - Ginger Shoenenberger.
Find the Boone County Library on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with programming in the children's area, follow information about 3D printing, checking out fishing poles, and more!
Episode 1
All Things Workforce with Dr. David Mason
On this episode of the Taking Care of Business podcast Dr. David Mason joins Wilson to discuss workforce in the Harrison Region. Dr. David Mason is the Dean of Workforce at North Arkansas College. David talks about his focus in the position since he started in January 2022 of building community relationships to better serve our top employers and their needs through customizable training. He also discusses micro-credentialing and the role of higher education as it interacts with Chambers and Economic Development Organizations to solve the workforce and skills gaps in communities today.